Bestop Fabric Replacement Upper Door Skins Installation guide

Brand: Bestop

Model: Fabric Replacement Upper Door Skins

Type: Installation guide

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Rev. A 0199

WARNING

This product is designed primarily to enhance the ap-

pearance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants

from ordinary weather conditions. Do not rely in any

way on the components of this product to contain

occupants within the vehicle, or to protect against

injury or death in the event of an accident. This top will

not protect the occupants from falling objects. Never

operate vehicle in excess of manufacturer’s specifica-

tions.

WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES

Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions

provided when installing top. Failure to do so may result

in a poor fitting top and could place occupants of the

vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.

Installation Tips

Before you begin installing this door assembly,

read all instructions thoroughly. Below are a few

tips to make this installation easier.

For a smooth fit:

For ease in installation, the door fabric should

be installed at temperatures above 72° F. Below

this temperature, the fabric may contract an

inch or more, making it difficult to fit to the

vehicle.

It is normal for the doors to contract and wrinkle

when stored in the shipping carton. Within a

few days after the installation, the doors will

relax and the wrinkles will disappear.

Replace - A - Door

Installation Instructions

For: 1997 Model Year Jeep

Wrangler/TJ

Part Number 53121

Congratulations on your purchasing decision. Bestop designed the Convertible Top to give you years of depend-

ability and performance with proper care. If you encounter any problems during the installation of your doors, or at

any later date, please contact your authorized Bestop dealer or call our Consumer Response Department, Mon-

day - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM (MST) at 1-800-346-3910 or (303) 465-1755 in Colorado.

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Installing the New Door Covers

Note: For the best results and to

minimize scratches on the windows,

remove all jewelry before installing

the door covers.

1. Install Lower

Rear Corner

3. Install Upper

Front Corner

Unzip Window

before installing

Hook and

Loop

Note: This door cover is designed to fit very

tight on the door frame. We recommend

using a shoe horn to help work the corners

of the cover over the frame without tearing

the fabric.

WARNING

Do not pull on the weatherstrip to assist in

getting the door cover on the door frame.

This will tear the weatherstrip and the door

will not seal properly.

4. Use tab to install

Upper Rear Corner

2. Install Lower

Front Corner

Weatherstrip

Detail of Hook and Loop -

Lower Front Corner

Pull Flap Up

First

Hook and

Loop

Detail of Hook and Loop -

Top of Door

Door Frame Between

Hook and Loop Flaps

Step One

Remove the fabric upper doors from the vehicle. Use

a razor knife to cut the stitches on the old door covers

and take them off of the door frames.

Step Two

Unzip the windows and separate the hook and loop fasteners

on the door covers. Lay the door cover on a flat smooth surface

with the outside facing down.

Start by working the lower rear corner of the door frame into the

pocket in the lower rear corner of the cover. Then work the

lower front corner of the frame into the cover. Work the top front

corner of the frame into the corner of the cover, between the

hook and loop flaps (not between the zipper and the flap).

Finally, use the tab sewn into the cover to work the last corner of

the frame into the corner of the door cover, again between the

hook and loop flaps.

Make sure that the top edge of the door cover is straight along

the top of the door frame. Work around the door fastening the

hook and loop strips tightly around the door frame. Once the

door cover is on the frame, the tab in the top rear corner of the

cover may be cut off with a pair of scissors if desired.

Step Three

Reinstall the upper doors. Insert the pins

into the grommets in the lower door.

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Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Top

Your top is made of the finest materials available. To keep it looking new and for the

maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance.

Washing: The top fabric should be washed often using soap, warm water and a soft

bristle brush. Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap.

Windows: Keep windows clean to avoid scratching. DO NOT use a brush on the

windows! Wash with a watersoaked cloth or sponge and a mild dishwashing deter-

gent. NEVER WIPE THE WINDOWS WHEN THEY ARE DRY. Be careful when cleaning

snow or frost from the vinyl windows since they are easily scratched and may crack at

low temperatures. DO NOT roll the sides or rear window in cold weather. The windows

become stiff and will crack.

Zippers: Keeping the zipper cleaned and lubricated with a silicone lubricant will help

prevent damage and keep the zippers in a

smooth working condition. If a zipper opens

behind the slider, the slider

may have been spread

apart. This problem can

usually be repaired by using

an ordinary pair of pliers to

bring the sides back into

parallel. Return slider to the end of

the zipper in the normal Open position.

Squeeze lightly at first and test the zipper.

If the zipper continues to remain open

squeeze more firmly with the pliers and

try the zipper again. Repeat this

procedure until the zipper operates

correctly.

Water: Seeping through at the seams

may be stopped by applying 3-M Scotchgard® on the inside of the

seams. Rips in the fabric may be repaired with Bondex® iron on patches. Iron the

patches to the Inside of the top, carefully following the Bondex® instructions.

Snaps: Keep snaps cleaned and lubricated with silicone to help prevent snaps from

sticking to the studs. If a snap does become stuck to a stud, use a screwdriver and

GENTLY pry apart to prevent permanent damage to the snap or the top fabric.

Normal Slider -

Jaws Parallel

Damaged Slider -

Jaws Spread Apart

(sometimes broken)

LIMITED WARRANTY

We warrant our product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for

the terms specified below, provided there has been normal use and proper

maintenance. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. All remedies

under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement of any item or items

found by the factory to be defective within the time period specified.

If you have a warranty claim, first you must call our factory at the number below

for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase and submit a copy with any

items returned for warranty work. Upon completion of warranty work, if any, we

will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid. Damage

to our products caused by accidents, fire, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation,

misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts not manufactured by us, is not covered

under this warranty.

THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS: ALL “SOFT GOODS” MANUFACTURED

BY OUR COMPANY (USING PRIMARILY VINYLS, PLASTICS, AND/OR FOAM): ONE

YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-

LAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE SAME DURATION

AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

For further information or request for warranty work, please contact:

Bestop Inc.

Customer Service

(800)346-3910

(303)465-1755

Bestop Fabric Replacement Upper Door Skins Installation guide

Bestop Fabric Replacement Upper Door Skins Installation guide

Bestop Fabric Replacement Upper Door Skins Installation guide

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